CIPS Skills Gap Analysis
CIPS Skills Gap Analysis
knowledge
gaps
CIPS Skills Gap Analysis
Informs your people development
cips.org/skills-gap-analysis
How does a Skills
Gap Analysis work?
We typically begin by assessing procurement knowledge
using our online assessment.
We can then continue to carry out more in-depth investigation to generate an
The
appropriate training and development starting point to bridge knowledge gaps. Benefits
Identify training needs • Benchmarking: Taking the
We use an online multiple choice questionnaire that will take approximately data from all of those that have
two hours to complete. undertaken the online assessment
There are questions across the themes and competency levels of the CIPS allows us to measure performance
Global Standard in Procurement and Supply. against the average and best in
class from all sectors
The output of the assessment is a guide for employers of the strengths and
• Value: By assessing the gaps in
development needs across the team, along with a personal report for individuals
your team’s knowledge you can
that provides a structure for a personal development plan.
strategically target and prioritise
training spend to get the most
Eleven themes of the CIPS Global Standard for Procurement and Supply from your budget
• Knowledge: CIPS Skills Gap
Analysis lets you see at-a-glance
Infrastructure Process Performance
People your procurement strengths and
development
development needs, highlighting
the stars of the future and assisting
in the recruitment process
1 4 7 9
Position and Influence Spend Management Delivering Outcomes Developing Individuals and Teams • Development: The results from
the online competency assessment
2 5 8 10
External Environment Contracting Metrics and Measurement Developing Self and Personal Skills allows you to identify the people
in your team who would benefit
3 6 11
Technology Sourcing Ethics in Precurement and Supply most from a targeted development
programme
Benchmark your
Skills Gap Analysis Highlights employees against the
CIPS Global Standard
• Reviews technical knowledge levels, identifying real strengths and
development needs
in Procurement and
Supply.
• Helps target training spend in the right areas, making best use of budgets